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What is Clog Dancing?

North West Morris is characterised by brightly
coloured costume, live music, a steady drum beat and
clogs. It has its origins in the mill towns of North
West England, although you can find sides (groups of
dancers and musicians) throughout the country and
further afield. Clogs, long lasting and practical,
were worn by mill workers, both men and women, and
the paved streets of developing towns were ideal for
dancing. The earliest dances were processional and
each area had its own dance. North West Morris is
very much a living tradition with some dances based
on the old ones, some heavily adapted and new ones
constantly developed.